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Nonlinear energy harvesting analysis of sandwich cylindrical microshells with GPLRC piezoelectric face sheets and FG-TPMS core conveying fluid under hygrothermal environment

A theoretical model describes a sandwich cylindrical microshell with piezoelectric faces, a graphene-reinforced TPMS core, internal fluid, and hygrothermal loading. Parametric results suggest stiffer topology, surface-biased graphene, higher flow velocity, and uniform porosity increase resonance and peak voltage, while heat and moisture soften the structure. No prototype or experiment was reported.

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Key findings

  • Parametric analysis indicated that stiffer TPMS topology, surface-biased graphene distribution, higher internal-flow velocity, and uniform porosity raise resonance frequency and peak harvested voltage. Greater hygrothermal loading reduced dynamic stability and shifted operation to lower frequencies.
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Why this matters globally

Closed-form analysis may screen sensor or micro-harvester designs before finite-element work and prototyping, but does not establish net power, durability, or manufacturability.

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Thai researcher contribution

Chulalongkorn University and Thammasat structural-engineering researchers collaborated with the University of Queensland on a multiphysics electromechanical model.

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Limitations to consider

This analytical model depends on material, boundary, steady-flow, and foundation assumptions. The abstract reports no experiment, finite-element benchmark, or parameter uncertainty. Higher resonance or voltage does not equal usable net energy after circuitry and load.

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Journal of Sandwich Structures & MaterialsRead the original article

DOI: 10.1177/10996362261468862

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